Tours
The Conference Planning Committee is currently making arrangements to provide a bus tour and bagged lunch August 4th for $10 of select Abandoned Mine Related sites near the Hazleton / Tamaqua Area. See the map below. Seats are still available. If you would like to attend the Pre-Conference Tour, please register at the EPCAMR Store.
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Surrounding Attractions
Although these sites are not stops on the August 4th tour, please feel free to stop by these attractions at your own leisure.
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he No. 9 Mine & Museum Tour in Lansdale, PA is offering a $2.00 discount on their regular admission to those who mention they are with the “PA AMR Conference”.
Join us for an unforgettable experience as we travel underground to explore the world’s oldest continuously operated anthracite coal mine! (1855 – 1972)
The Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine Tour and Steam Train is offering a 10% discount off the price of a ticket for both the Coal Mine Tour and/or the Steam Train Ride if you mention you are with “PA AMR Conference”.
“Tour a real Anthracite Coal Mine and take a ride on an old fashioned narrow gauge Steam Train.”
Eckley Miners’ Village is an example of a planned nineteenth century industrial coal mining town. Mention you are with the “AMR Conference” and get a 50% discount ($3.00) for the museum and video. The walking tour is an additional $1.50. Access to buildings are only available through walking tours.Tours are dependent upon weather and staff availability. We suggest you call ahead to see when tours are scheduled.
“Eckley Miners’ Village represents the lives of immigrant anthracite coal miners and their families as they lived through the industrial revolution.”